Recovery Worker - HMP Pentonville

Phoenix Futures; London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Recovery Workers to join their team at HMP Pentonville. This role involves providing essential harm reduction support to individuals facing substance misuse challenges. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and possess strong communication and organizational skills. With a commitment to innovation and collaboration, this opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable adults. Enjoy competitive benefits, including a starting salary with annual increments, generous leave, and ongoing training. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to recovery and support.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Potential for yearly salary increments

Occupational sick pay

Season ticket loan

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and career development

Qualifications

• Knowledge of recovery and care planning.
• Ability to build relationships with agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide harm reduction and support recovery for individuals.
• Act as an advocate for service users and refer to agencies.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Experience with Vulnerable Adults

Job description

Phoenix Futures is looking to recruit passionate and solution-focused Recovery Workers at HMP Pentonville.

Full-time and Part-time Permanent Vacancies Available.

FTE £27,722.65 per annum (Inclusive of Inner London Weighting for Full-time). Any part-time salaries will be calculated pro-rata from this figure.

The Role

As a Recovery Worker, you will provide harm reduction to individuals with substance misuse issues and support their recovery through relapse prevention and care planning. You will also act as an advocate for these service users, signposting and referring them to necessary agencies to support their holistic recovery.

Other organizations may refer to this role as Recovery Worker, Recovery Coordinator, Criminal Justice Worker, or Substance Misuse Recovery Worker.

About You

As a Recovery Worker, you will have knowledge of recovery, care planning, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external agencies.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Self-motivated
• Capable of working on their own initiative and as part of a team
• Possesses good communication and organizational skills
• Dynamic and forward-thinking
• Experienced in working with vulnerable adults presenting with substance, alcohol, and related issues

This role may require occasional late shifts and weekends on a rota basis (8 am - 8 pm, Monday to Sunday).

About Us

The Phoenix Futures Group has over 50 years of experience in developing and delivering innovative substance misuse services. We are committed to learning, innovation, and collaboration to meet the needs of our service users, commissioners, and stakeholders. Join us to contribute to the development of our treatment and recovery approaches.

Your Rewards

At Phoenix, we value our staff and aim to be an employer of choice. Our benefits include:

• A starting salary of £27,722.65 (FTE), with opportunities for annual salary increments up to £31,085.65 (FTE). Part-time roles are calculated pro-rata from this figure.
• 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 30 days over time. Part-time leave is calculated pro-rata.
• Potential for yearly salary increments based on performance
• Dependent's leave
• Occupational sick pay
• Season ticket loan, pension scheme, life assurance, discounts platform, and cycle scheme
• Ongoing training and career development
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, including telephone and online support